Today was interesting. Woodrow Sustainable Solutions are running free heritage weekend courses. I went along today to Collooney to find out more, there were guest speakers including Siobhan from the Heritage Office, Noelle Cawley from Failte Ireland, Will Woodrow from Woodrow Sustainable Solutions and Sam Moore archeologist. We got to find out about completed and... Continue Reading →
Hidden Histories
I was delighted to go along to the 'Hidden Histories' Book Launch in Sligo today. I volunteered to do some research and take photos for the project which was run by Sligo Leader. I really enjoyed it and it was great to find out more about Sligo especially the places I researched: Markree Castle, Temple... Continue Reading →
Kevinsfort House
I went on a tour of Kevinsfort House in Sligo as part of Heritage Week. I only found out this house was here a couple of years ago when I was looking for an address in Kevinsfort and ended up at the house. It's very striking and I always wondered what was behind the blue... Continue Reading →
Strokestown House
Back to my trip to Strokestown Park. I had a brilliant guided tour around the house. Our tour guide was Dara, he was very interesting and told us some great stories about the house and it's occupants. We also got to see possibly the scariest dolls in the world! It was great to see the... Continue Reading →
Sligo Abbey Lumiere
Sligo Abbey is lit up this week for Heritage Week. I think it looks beautiful. Luckily I had the Canon 100D with me, I think it's done a brilliant job on these. The rest of my photos are here.
Sligo Gaol
I finally got to take photos inside Sligo Gaol (or jail) this week. I've wanted to do this for a long time but it isn't open to the public. Siobhan the Heritage Officer let Sarah (Derelict Nation) and I for a look around on Monday. The prison was open from 1823-1959, it was also known... Continue Reading →
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